Apple Updates Apple TV With iTunes 11 Support And Bug Fixes

Installing XBMC on a jailbroken Apple TV unlocks the ability to play unsupported video formats, install third-party plugins, and more.

Apple unleashed a slew of software updates this afternoon, including an iOS update for the second and third-gen Apple TV. Today’s 5.1.1 update brings full support for iTunes 11 and a number of stability improvements.

iTunes 11 has a music queuing feature called “Up Next,” and the Apple TV can now interface with Up Next to show what’s about to play. The new iOS Remote app also lets you manage your queue from an iPhone or iPad.

Here are the changes from Apple:

Adds support for Up Next with iTunes 11 or iTunes Match. See upcoming songs when playing music on your Apple TV. Add new songs and edit what’s queued with your Remote or with the Remote app.

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jarrodbcecil

Well, I was planning on Jailbreaking my ATV2 this weekend. Perhaps I shall wait. I updated the remote and iTunes. Thoughts?

NothinbutTru7h

Can’t we just get iOS 6 on the Apple TV? How come there isn’t any outrage because of this. It’s the only modern iOS device that doesn’t have it.